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Organizational Excellence in Extension Services: Building Capacity for the Future

Kevan Lamm

Dec 52 min read

Organizational Excellence in Extension Services: Building Capacity for the Future

Extension services play an important role in connecting agricultural innovation and research with real-world applications, acting as a...

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Tailoring Leadership Development: The Role of Personality in Agricultural Programs

Kevan Lamm

Nov 212 min read

Tailoring Leadership Development: The Role of Personality in Agricultural Programs

Adult agricultural leadership development programs play an important role in preparing emerging and established leaders for the future of...

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Transforming Leadership in Higher Education for Student Success

Kevan Lamm

Oct 172 min read

Transforming Leadership in Higher Education for Student Success

As universities face growing challenges, higher education leadership plays an important role in shaping the future of institutions and...

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Building Strong Teams in Agriculture and the Food System: Strategies for Success

Kevan Lamm

Sep 122 min read

Building Strong Teams in Agriculture and the Food System: Strategies for Success

This week in my undergraduate Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams class we were discussing stress. As part of the...

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Targeted Communication in Agriculture and the Food System: Insights into Audience Preferences

Kevan Lamm

Sep 52 min read

Targeted Communication in Agriculture and the Food System: Insights into Audience Preferences

Effective communication is fundamental in agricultural and food systems - innovations and updates are happening with greater frequency,...

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Empowering Agricultural Leaders Through Policy Engagement

Kevan Lamm

Aug 292 min read

Empowering Agricultural Leaders Through Policy Engagement

Last spring I had the opportunity to teach a course on advocacy and public policy for graduate students. This was a great opportunity to...

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Harnessing Core Self-Evaluations for Leadership Growth in Agriculture and the Food System

Kevan Lamm

Aug 222 min read

Harnessing Core Self-Evaluations for Leadership Growth in Agriculture and the Food System

In the context of agricultural leadership development programs, effective leadership development is not only limited to external skills...

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Building Lasting Connections: Developing Alumni Networks in Agricultural Leadership Programs

Kevan Lamm

Aug 152 min read

Building Lasting Connections: Developing Alumni Networks in Agricultural Leadership Programs

Leadership programs, including those focused on agricultural and natural resource adult leadership development, do more than just...

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Leadership Perspectives on the Critical Issues Facing Crop Production

Kevan Lamm

Aug 72 min read

Leadership Perspectives on the Critical Issues Facing Crop Production

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in society, providing the food, fiber, and resources necessary to sustain daily life and drive...

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The Roots of Leadership: Exploring Mentor-Mentee Dynamics in Agriculture

Kevan Lamm

Jul 242 min read

The Roots of Leadership: Exploring Mentor-Mentee Dynamics in Agriculture

In agriculture and food systems, developing strong leaders is essential. Mentoring plays a key role in this development, providing...

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Growing Agricultural Leaders: The Impact of Leadership Development in Agriculture

Kevan Lamm

Jun 273 min read

Growing Agricultural Leaders: The Impact of Leadership Development in Agriculture

As the global population climbs towards 9 billion by 2050, the pressure on our agricultural systems to produce more food becomes...

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The Power of Motivation: Driving Success in Agricultural Leadership Programs

Kevan Lamm

Jun 62 min read

The Power of Motivation: Driving Success in Agricultural Leadership Programs

In higher education, especially in fields like agricultural leadership, it's crucial to use motivational strategies effectively to boost...

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Fostering Success: Exploring Goal Orientation in Food System Leadership

Kevan Lamm

May 12 min read

Fostering Success: Exploring Goal Orientation in Food System Leadership

Effective leadership programs require a thorough understanding of audience needs, including aspects like goal orientation and motivation....

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Cultivating Success: The Importance of Leadership Development in the Food System

Kevan Lamm

Feb 282 min read

Cultivating Success: The Importance of Leadership Development in the Food System

In the food system, leadership is vital due to the numerous external risks agriculture faces. From unpredictable weather to market...

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Unlocking Leadership Dynamics in Change: A Revealing Exploration

Kevan Lamm

Nov 16, 20232 min read

Unlocking Leadership Dynamics in Change: A Revealing Exploration

In the dynamic realm of organizations in general, and higher education administration in particular, where change is a constant,...

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Empowering Students Through Personalized Learning and Goal Orientation

Kevan Lamm

Oct 17, 20232 min read

Empowering Students Through Personalized Learning and Goal Orientation

In today's increasingly diverse undergraduate classrooms, traditional one-size-fits-all teaching approaches often fall short of engaging...

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The UGA Extension Strategic Statement of Purpose: Why Organizational Purpose Matters (part 1)

Kevan Lamm

Sep 26, 20232 min read

The UGA Extension Strategic Statement of Purpose: Why Organizational Purpose Matters (part 1)

Last week during the University of Georgia (UGA) State of Extension speech Associate Dean Dr. Laura Perry Johnson concluded her remarks...

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Building Strong Communities: A Theoretical Model of Leadership

Kevan Lamm

Sep 5, 20232 min read

Building Strong Communities: A Theoretical Model of Leadership

Leadership is a crucial force in driving positive change within communities. But what does it take to be an effective community leader? I...

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Organizational Change Strategies: Lessons from the Land Grant University System

Kevan Lamm

Aug 22, 20232 min read

Organizational Change Strategies: Lessons from the Land Grant University System

Based on a study I conducted with colleagues looking at change in Land Grant University System (LGUS), I thought it would be interesting...

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